Pine
Pine is an open world action adventure simulation game. Set in the beautiful world of Albamare, you take on the role of Hue, a smart young adult who will have to explore, trade, and fight his way through a vibrant world filled with creatures much smarter than humans. As you're looking for a new home for your tribe to settle in, you'll have to engage with the large-scale ecology of Albamare. Prepare by exploring, bartering, talking, crafting and fighting in six different biomes, with and against a diverse cast of species that will not simply help you. In Pine, things will happen across the open game world even without your involvement. All organisms are alive and will try what they can to survive. You can choose to befriend a species, fight alongside them, or you may also to attack them, steal their food or force them to abandon their current habitat. All of this will make the species move across the ecological spectrum.
Steam User 2
I was very impressed with the game. It has a beautiful world full of interesting creatures and a captivating story. The combat is challenging yet rewarding, and the crafting and exploration is enjoyable.
Steam User 1
Pine is a fun exploration game set is a world after humans were no longer the dominant species. A beautiful open world landscape with an equally beautiful soundtrack.
Combat can be rough early on. But it does get a little easier as you go. There seems to be no leveling system. The tribes you run into are fascinating. Each one seems to be a different animal type.
There is also a bit of puzzle platforming that might he troubling but rewarding at the same time.
All in all, this is one game I can recommend.
Steam User 2
This is truly a unique gem of a game. It's been a long time since I've played it but I remember it VERY fondly. It's honestly such a joy to play and has been one of the few games I've played as an adult that gave me the same feeling I got when I was a kid. I got lost in the world and story of the game, choosing which factions I'd support and waring against the others. Hunting for supplies and valuables to trade with to buy and unlock new gear from the various races. Delving into the mysterious long locked dungeons looking for clues about the story and old lost technology made me feel a way I haven't really felt in another game. I wanted to say it made me feel like I was 11 exploring Skyrim for the first time but it's not quite that. And the style! OH! It's such a treat, it goes down like candy looking at it and listening to the music and ambiance! I think I spent almost as much time just thinking about this game and it's lore as I did playing it. I will admit I never finished it, however don't put too much thought into that; my ADHD won't let me linger on a game longer than a few weeks MAX. This game is a masterpiece in my eyes and the definition of a hidden gem. If you want a casual adventure game seriously look no further than Pine.